Frost Dates for SHANGHAI, China

Elevation: 4 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. February 22
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 12
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 1
First Fall Frost December 7

Hard Freeze (−2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 4
First Fall Hard Freeze December 17
31.40°N, 121.47°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

294 Days February 22 to December 12

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 9a

Avg. annual minimum: −7 to −4°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30°
5°
High: 8°C
Avg: 5°C
Low: 2°C
Jan
6°
High: 10°C
Avg: 6°C
Low: 3°C
Feb
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Mar
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Apr
20°
High: 24°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 17°C
May
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jun
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Jul
28°
High: 31°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 26°C
Aug
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Oct
13°
High: 17°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Nov
7°
High: 11°C
Avg: 7°C
Low: 4°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jan
64 mm
63.5 mm
Feb
94 mm
94.0 mm
Mar
107 mm
106.7 mm
Apr
124 mm
124.5 mm
May
257 mm
256.5 mm
Jun
173 mm
172.7 mm
Jul
160 mm
160.0 mm
Aug
99 mm
99.1 mm
Sep
64 mm
63.5 mm
Oct
61 mm
61.0 mm
Nov
51 mm
50.8 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Feb: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 36m
Jun: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Jul: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 09m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 13m
Nov: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 22m
Dec: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Daylight Longest: 14h 03m · Shortest: 9h 57m

Nearby Stations

HUNG CHIA, China February 27 - December 11 SHANGHAI/HONGQIAO, China March 3 - December 8 DINGHAI, China January 31 - December 25 HANGZHOU, China February 22 - December 7 DONGTAI, China March 21 - November 24

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